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Retail sales growth slows down in July

Sales rose 2.9% during the month, a drop compared to 5.8% in June.

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Retail sales growth slows down in July

Sales rose 2.9% during the month, a drop compared to 5.8% in June.

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Fundraising issues cloud growth prospects in property investment

Investors are now facing challenges in sourcing funds despite growth in capital seen in the past year.

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How can Hong Kong investors approach sustainability?

A survey found 67% of investors are driven by the higher potential return of sustainability.

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China’s 14th five-year plan to usher HK to golden opportunities: CE Lam

The plan provides support in enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international financial hub, amongst others.

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Nearly 80% of Hong Kong execs experience mental health issues: survey

Top execs plan to increase spending for medical insurance in the next 12 months.

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Cancelled flight: HK-SG halt air travel bubble plans

The two governments will still facilitate movements of travellers under respective control measures.

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Delta variant may dampen employment recovery in Hong Kong: Analyst

The jobless rate further dropped to 5% between May and July 2021.

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Hong Kong remains attractive to talents amidst population drop: CE Lam

Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she is optimistic that Hong Kong will continue to recruit more talent.

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Practitioners optimistic over HK’s finance industry in next three years

Around 56% of industry practitioners are positive about the prospect of the sector.

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71% of HK workers said employers want them back to office amidst COVID-19: Randstad

One in two said they would feel “unsafe” until those around them have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

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What the Anti-sanctions Law could mean for Hong Kong?

The city’s status as a financial hub amongst others must be considered upon its implementation.

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Hong Kong’s property investments recover but still below pre-COVID level

Real estate investment volume climbed 79% in the second quarter.

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Cathay Pacific logs $7.6b loss in H1 amidst COVID-19

The loss is lower than the S$9.9b loss recorded in the first half of 2020.

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Hong Kong’s recovery likely to remain moderate, gradual in H2

The strict COVID-19 measures are expected to dampen the city’s economic growth.

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‘More aggressive’ Hong Kong investors expect a return of 11.4%

This is a new high, according to Schroders Global Investor Study.

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Business receipts up nearly 10% ending eight quarters of decline

This is thanks to the contained epidemic situation, as well as Hong Kong’s economic recovery.

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Retail sales up 5.8% in June but below expectations

This was likely driven by continuing social distancing measures.

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